Japanese word

値する

Pronunciation

Romajiataisuru

Meaning

  • verbbe worth

Example

この本は読むに値します。ko no hon wa yo mu ni atai shi ma su

This book is worth reading.

Illustration for 値する (be worth)

More examples

彼の勇気は皆からの尊敬に値します。kare no yū ki wa mina ka ra no son kei ni atai shi ma su

His courage deserves everyone's respect.

Core concept

Marks something as having enough value or merit to justify an action, attention, or recognition.

Common phrases

  • 賞賛に値するshō san ni atai su ru

    deserve praise

  • 尊敬に値するson kei ni atai su ru

    deserve respect

  • 注目に値するchū moku ni atai su ru

    deserve attention

Similar words

足るtaru: To meet the level of quality or importance required for a particular purpose.
見合うmiau: To provide a return that matches the time, effort, or cost given.

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄が、行為や注目を向けるのにふさわしい価値を持つ。a ru koto gara ga kō i ya chū moku o mu ke ru no ni fu sa wa shi i ka chi o mo tsu

Word origin

値 (atai, "value") combines with する (suru, "do") to form a verb meaning to have value for an action or purpose.

Usage tips

  • 値する (ataisuru) appears frequently in formal statements such as に値する (ni ataisuru), while everyday speech more often uses simpler expressions for the same idea.

Other meanings

  • deserveverb

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